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Tiny plastic shards found in human testicles, study says (www.cnn.com)

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There's a vas deferens between having plastic and not.

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago

This is the best summary I could come up with:

“These plastics are often nano-scale, typically less than half a micron in length and maybe like 20 to 200 nanometers in width,” said toxicologist Matthew Campen, coauthor of the study that published May 15 in the journal Toxicological Sciences.

Such minuscule particles can invade individual cells and tissues in major organs, experts say, interrupting cellular processes and potentially depositing endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as bisphenols, phthalates, flame retardants, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and heavy metals.

The American Chemistry Council, an industry association, told CNN in a previous interview that plastics “help protect us, improve healthcare outcomes, and contribute to a more sustainable world.”

Researchers also compared the testes results with microplastic levels found in an earlier study on 62 human placentas, the organ that provides oxygen and nutrients to a developing fetus in the womb.

“One is to reduce our plastic footprint by using stainless steel and glass containers, when possible,” said Dr. Leonardo Trasande, director of environmental pediatrics at NYU Langone Health, in a prior interview with CNN.

Bring a travel mug to the local coffee store for takeout and silverware to the office and cut back on plastic cups and utensils.

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